Who was not amongst the First Awardee of Bharat Ratna-the highest civilian award of the Republic of India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) M. Visvesvaraya.

Explanation:
The first recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 1954 were:

1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
2. C. V. Raman
3. C Rajagopalachari

However, M. Visvesvaraya, despite being a prominent figure in India's industrial and engineering fields, was not one of the initial awardees in 1954. He was later awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955.

Information Booster:

• Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1954 by the Government of India to recognize exceptional service in various fields.
• Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Renowned philosopher and the second President of India.
• C. V. Raman: Nobel laureate in Physics, known for the discovery of the Raman Effect.
• C Rajagopalachari: The last Governor-General of independent India, later awarded the Bharat Ratna.
• M. Visvesvaraya: A famous engineer and statesman, recognized for his contributions to the development of modern infrastructure in India.